Just finished my 1 year internship at an american law firm in Italy. Love m&a and corporate law, but not sure if i want to pursue this career. I was thinking to jump into consulting or something concerning private equity. Tips?

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How much is the firm offering you? Probably won’t get close to that as an entry level consultant. I make 150 at my midrange consultancy and the big 4 can’t get close to it at my level

You could do an MBA if you're interested in fully switching careers. Probably the easiest way is to go in-house at a client that has M&A/PE positions (like Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, or a fund) - maybe you could start with a secondment. Have you passed the bar yet? Usually it's hard to find a permanent position in the legal field without it (in Italy).

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